Nick Leader
Chief Executive Officer
About us
A decade in data
Acquis Data Services, a division of Acquis, was established in 2022 in order to leverage the data expertise of Acquis acquired from over a decade’s experience of successfully managing confidential data transfer with over 120 leasing companies as part of the group’s insurance and outsourcing services.
Nick Leader
Chief Executive Officer
Nick's career in the leasing industry began at Great American Insurance. During his 11 years with Great American, Nick worked across the business in Claims, Client Management and Product Management, progressing to European Underwriting Manager. Nick joined Acquis in January 2011 as Business Development Manager and was appointed to the board as Business Development Director in 2013. Nick spearheaded a management buyout of Acquis in partnership with Dunedin, a process which successfully concluded in June 2019. Nick lives in Bristol with his partner, Nicky, and three children, Dexter, Elodie and Leo.
James Rudolf
Chief Commercial Officer
James’ experience in financial services began in 2004 when he joined Target Group as their Sales & Marketing Director. He played a leading role in transitioning the business from lending lifecycle software into business process outsourcing for mortgage, loan and asset administration. During his time at Target, where he became Group Managing Director, he oversaw their acquisition of a provider of general insurance policy administration & claims software and the eventual sale of the Group to private equity in 2012. He subsequently worked with technology businesses delivering to global clients in heavily regulated markets, most recently in a venture capital backed biotech start up working with cell and gene therapy companies. James joined the team at Acquis in March 2020 and is responsible for delivering value to our clients throughout their partnership with Acquis. James lives in Cardiff with wife Sarah and their four boys (and Cooper, the dog).
Jeremy Miles
Chief Technology Officer
Jeremy has spent the last 23 years working in financial services after graduating from Manchester University with a BSc degree in Economics and a Masters in IT. The first 13 years of his career were spent at the financial software and servicing company Target Group Ltd; starting as a Software Developer and departing as a Business Consultant. Joining Acquis in 2012, Jeremy became Head of Operations in December 2013, Chief Technology & Operating Officer in October 2018, and Chief Technology Officer in September 2021. Jeremy is Chief Technology Officer for Acquis Data Services. Jeremy lives in Penarth with his wife, Rachel, and three children, Emilia, Anna, and Ioan.
Sam Farrar
Director
Sam joined Acquis in November 2019 as Group Financial Controller and was appointed as EU Finance Director in January 2022. As EU Finance Director, Sam is responsible for the finance and governance of the European business. Sam is also responsible for the Group’s financial reporting, as part of his continued role as Group Financial Controller.
Prior to joining Acquis, Sam worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Audit Senior Manager specialising in multinational and private equity backed businesses. Sam holds a 1st class degree in Accounting and Finance and became a member of the ICAEW in 2015.
Sam spent his childhood moving between the UK, France and The Netherlands and is therefore passionate about working for a business where multiculturalism is at the core of its success. Sam lives in Cardiff with his partner, Laura, and enjoys keeping active by exploring all of the natural beauty spots that the UK has to offer.
